Everyone in the crypto space has had people tell them that Bitcoin is worthless or that it doesnt have any true value.
Of course, thats infuriating to hear, but for investors new to the space, its sometimes hard to craft a good answer.
So heres a little cheat sheet for any newbies out there who get this question or accusation:
1. Bitcoin is safe. It cant be hacked because its decentralized.
2. Bitcoin eliminates layers of transaction fees.
3. Bitcoin is fast (especially after the lightning upgrade).
4. Bitcoin provides more privacy than normal transactions.
5. Bitcoin hedges against stupidity from central banks and governments.
6. Bitcoin cant be counterfeited.
7. Bitcoin isnt tied to other asset classes and is a hedge against other investments.
In short, Bitcoin solves massive problems with the financial and political world, and that is its value.
And because its the most tested and has first mover advantage, it has been established as a store of value, much like digital gold.
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While I agree with your points, I think there are a few caveats that should accompany them.
Bitcoin is safe from hacking in so much as the blockchain is safe from hacking. Anyones private key could be hacked if stored in a manner susceptible to hacking. This is why people recommend cold storage.
Bitcoin eliminates banking fees - but at this point in time fees are comparatively high to days gone by, and also compared to other coins.
Bitcoin is fast - it can be, it can also be slow compared to other coins. I wouldnt make any assessment of the lighting network before full implementation.
Bitcoin only provides privacy in terms that the holder of any given wallet is private. Every transaction is very easily accessed on the blockchain and I believe that is the point of the public blockchain.
Bitcoin hedges against stupidity of banks, but banks generally hedge against their own stupidity with insurance and will, for the most part, make clients whole if they mess up. Where as with bitcoin you are in charge of your own actions, which the vast majority of users like, but that means that you bear all the responsibility of any mistakes. Its possible to claw back a credit card transaction but impossible with bitcoin.
Bitcoin is always genuine. So long as you get 'bitcoin' and not 'BCash' etc.
Spot on with it being an asset class separate from others.
Great points from both of you! You have presented the features of Bitcoin which contributes to its value. These are valid in so many ways. But generally, when we speak of value, the first thing most of us would think about is the 'price' since these two are directly related. Now literally, what makes Bitcoin so valuable now a days which led to its current price? Simple, demand and supply. People are so into Bitcoin today that many of them are trying to get some for themselves. It's like a massive race! And this race would pertain to the demand of the community. Question is, how much supply is there? Bitcoin started with a very small supply compared to most alts. And when the demand is so high while supply is getting smaller, that's when the crazy price kicks in!
That is why the 'Monalisa' is so valuable because it's priceless and it's the only one ever made! Imagine having a bunch of them around, then you can place a price tag on them!